Crime Rate in Gosforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosforth

The total recorded crimes in Gosforth, Copeland, UK in February 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosforth crime rate of 0.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gosforth, encompassing approximately 33,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gosforth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pelham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Nursery Road with total crimes: 3
  • Haile Park with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gosforth?

To understand the safety of Gosforth, we need to analyze Gosforth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Copeland:

    • In 2024, Gosforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Copeland average, with 385 crimes compared to 550.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gosforth had fewer crimes than the Copeland average, with 265 crimes compared to 441. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gosforth recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Copeland, Gosforth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Gosforth Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Gosforth has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Copeland, UK

In 2024, the total Gosforth crimes were 385. The crime rate of Gosforth in 2024 was 21.49 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Copeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosforth were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.36 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Copeland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)CrimesRank (Copeland)
Kells and Sandwith113 11,652 11,219 1
Cleator Moor East and Frizington93 21,312 2882 2
Egremont29 4643 3649 3
Hillcrest and Hensingham35 3520 4441 5
Cleator Moor West27 6477 5482 4
Mirehouse27 5415 6355 6
Millom20 9335 8289 7
Howgate24 7291 9176 10
Egremont North and St Bees22 8247 10256 9
Bransty14 11176 11150 11
Millom Without11 12151 12128 12

Gosforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202516
December 202411
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 202412
July 202410
June 202430
May 202422
April 20248

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
October 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gosforth in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gosforth postcode area is presented below.

1. Pelham Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
2. Nursery Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Haile Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Tarn How Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Lingmell Wood (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. The Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albert Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Knoll (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dent Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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